Jack Burns

Jack Burns

Known for

Acting

Born

November 15, 1933

Birthplace

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Died

January 26, 2020 (aged 86)

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

John Francis Burns (November 15, 1933 – January 26, 2020) was an American comedian, actor, voice actor, writer, and producer. During the 1960s he was part of two stand-up comedy partnerships, first with George Carlin and later Avery Schreiber. By the 1970s he had transitioned to working behind the camera as a writer and producer on such comedy series as The Muppet Show and Hee Haw.

Best known work

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989
RoboCop 2
RoboCop 2
1990
Animaniacs
Animaniacs
1993
The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
1979
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
1976
Darkwing Duck
Darkwing Duck
1991
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
The Partridge Family
The Partridge Family
1970

Filmography

  1. 2025

    The Muppet Script

    Original Film Writer

  2. 2011

    Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter

    as Himself

  3. 2003

    The PittsTV

    as Mystery Man #1 (1 episode)

  4. 1998

    Sour Grapes

    as Eulogist

  5. 1993

    AnimaniacsTV

    as Sid the Squid (voice) (3 episodes)

  6. 1993

    The DetectivesTV

    as Bouncer (1 episode)

  7. 1992

    Double Vision

    as Angry Cab Driver

  8. 1991

    Darkwing DuckTV

    as Police Officer / Bank President (voice) (1 episode)

  9. 1990

    Sunday Pursuit

    as Taxi driver

  10. 1990

    RoboCop 2

    Stunts

  11. 1990

    Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years

    Writer

  12. 1989

    The SimpsonsTV

    as Edward Christian (voice) (1 episode)

  13. 1987

    CBS Summer PlayhouseTV

    as Bud Stone (1 episode)

  14. 1987

    Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    Writer

  15. 1986

    It's Garry Shandling's ShowTV

    Writer

  16. 1985

    Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

    Writer

  17. 1984

    BrothersTV

    as Duke (1 episode)

  18. 1980

    John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body

    Writer

  19. 1980

    FridaysTV

    as Self - Announcer (21 episodes)

  20. 1979

    The Muppet Movie

    Writer

  21. 1976

    Peter Pan

    Teleplay, Writer

  22. 1976

    The Muppet ShowTV

    Writer, Producer

  23. 1975

    Saturday Night LiveTV

    as Self - Host (1 episode)

  24. 1973

    The Burns and Schreiber Comedy HourTV

  25. 1972

    Wait Till Your Father Gets HomeTV

    as Ralph Kane (voice) (48 episodes)

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